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Spring is here and everything is definitely looking brighter! While I’m not heading outside and tackling any gardening jobs just yet, the warmer weather is inspiring me to get on with a few much-needed DIY projects inside. It’s all about easy fixes and not-too-spendy spruce-ups for me, so I’ll be re-painting the hallway and stairs to freshen everything up without costing a fortune. The bathroom is next on my hit list and if it’s on yours too, then don’t miss our ‘latest looks for bathrooms’ feature on p52 with all the hot new trends and colour insights from the experts... Plus there’s Claire’s brilliant bathroom makeover on p82 and advice on how to plan the perfect bathroom layout on p88. Enjoy! Style at Home’s PET OF THE MONTH Lilly the…
Habitat SPRING SCANDI Brighten up with simple designs and subtle pastels Dunelm COLOUR DRENCH Saturate your interior decor in delicate lilac shades M&S CASUAL CLASSIC Create a laid-back look with timeless style Next DOPAMINE HIGH Bring joy to your scheme with optimistic, vibrant colour…
Time to reflect Gokvalla is a new collection from Ikea inspired by the festival of Ramadan. With the emphasis on reflection and celebration, the range includes colourful textiles, festive tableware and decorations in rich colours and intricate patterns inspired by Islamic art and the cycle of day and night. 3 of the best CHEERY MUGS…
Like a lot of people during lockdown, we were looking to live somewhere a little more quiet where the children could grow up in a more spacious environment,’ says Helen. ‘We had sold our house and been searching for over a year when this property came on the market – and it was in a great position right on the edge of some woods. Safe to say that we fell in love with it the moment we walked through the front door and saw the stunning panelling! We wanted a project and an outside toilet had been on Adrian’s wish list, so that was the deal clincher. We immediately walked down to the estate agent, put our offer in and jumped on a plane to go on holiday. We weren’t…
1 THROW SOME SHADE Make your dining area the focal point with a standout light fitting positioned centrally above the dining table, rather than centred in the middle of the room. Size is key when it comes to the light fitting – too small and it could look lost, but too large and it could overpower the table and look off-balanced. Aim for a fitting approximately one-third the width of the dining table. 2 DOUBLE UP Fill the space above a longer table by hanging a pair or trio of matching pendant lights in a row. Position so that the spacing between the lights is even and ensure that each pendant is roughly the same distance from the table edge. Keep to matching shades or pendants to give a uniform…
My husband and I are both Welsh, and we’ve lived in the Cardiff area for many years,’ says Rhian. ‘Our previous home was a 1930s semi, which we totally renovated and decorated and which served us well for eight years. But with three small children, we started to crave a bigger garden, off-street parking and more space to be together as a family. We saw this house up for sale and went to have a look. It needed a lot of work as it had so many issues, and some of the rooms were smaller than the ones we’d be leaving behind. It was advertised as a four-bedroom property, but the third bedroom had basically been chopped in two to make two smaller bedrooms. And there had been some strange…
